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Model No. TH-32LRG20B Operating Instructions LCD Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. “B” model no. suffix denotes UK model. English U.K. Standard Features ■ DVB-T tuner built-in ■ ■ Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts Easily select the programme or set Timer Programming by using TV Guide. (p. 18 - 20) Instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 39) GUIDE Plus+ (p. 18) This TV supports Gemstar-TV Guide sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system. Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection (p. 68) Enjoy high definition digital picture and high quality sound by using an HDMI cable. ● This TV incorporates HDMI (Version 1.4 with Audio Return Channel) technology. ■ VIERA IMAGE VIEWER - Media Player (p. 50 - 53) Enjoy your photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen. ■ SDXC Card This TV supports SDXC Card. SDXC is the latest standard of SD Card and a higher storage capacity card. ■ AVCHD It is possible to play moving pictures recorded on an SD Card in AVCHD format. AVCHD is a high definition video recording format. (p. 52) ■ Dolby Digital decoder ■ ■ ■ ■ It is possible to decode Dolby Digital audio track (multi-channel sound) and output as a Dolby Digital multi-channel sound signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. Link up and control the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” (p. 56 - 63) Q-Link and VIERA Link provide easy recording and playback, creation of a home theatre without complicated settings, etc. VIERA TOOLS - Display special feature icons for easy accessibility (p. 26) Special features (such as VIERA Link and Media Player) can be accessed easily by using the VIERA TOOLS button. Owner ID (p. 47) Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft. Supports Audio Description signal (p. 15 and p. 29) Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen (narration) and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers. You can switch Audio Description service Auto or Off, and adjust the volume of the description soundtrack independently of the main volume. Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing. You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital channels. Analogue channels are permanently turned off, it will not be possible to recover them. ● To retune your TV “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning Menu”-DVB mode (p. 36) Users of cable or satellite boxes should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview channels via their aerial. (Your Analogue channel for viewing Cable or Satellite services will change to a new position.) ● Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels. 2 Contents Be Sure to Read IPS panel This TV uses IPS (In Plane Switching) panel. ●Safety Precautions (Warning / Caution) ················· 4 Eco Mode Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions. Provides suitable images for playing games Selecting “Game” in Viewing Mode provides fast response to the input signal and you can enjoy playing games. (p. 28) ● Accessories / Options ······························· 6 ● Identifying Controls ··································· 8 ● Basic Connection ···································· 10 ● Auto Setup ·············································· 12 Enjoy your TV! Quick Start Quick Start Guide Guide Quick Start Guide Basic Features digital tick The digital tick logo indicates that a digital tuner is built-in. ●Watching TV ························································· 14 ●Using TV Guide ···················································· 18 ●Viewing Teletext···················································· 21 ●Watching External inputs ······································ 24 ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS ·································· 26 ●How to Use Menu Functions ································ 27 Basic Basic V-Audio Surround Utilises Panasonic’s advanced digital amplification technology. (p. 29) Advanced Features Freeview Freeview is the way to enjoy digital TV for free. Enjoy rich multi-media Advanced Advanced Turn your living room into a home theatre! ●Retuning from Setup Menu ·································· 36 ●Tuning and Editing Channels ······························· 38 ●Timer Programming ·············································· 42 ●Child Lock····························································· 44 ●Input Labels ·························································· 45 ●Shipping Condition ··············································· 46 ●Owner ID ······························································ 47 ●Using Common Interface······································ 48 ●Updating the TV Software ···································· 49 ●Using Media Player ·············································· 50 ●Displaying PC Screen on TV ································ 54 ●Link Functions ····················································· 56 (Q-Link / VIERA Link) ●External Equipment ·············································· 64 SD Card Camcorder DVD Recorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR Satellite receiver DVD player ●Technical Information ··········································· 66 ●FAQs ···································································· 70 ●On screen messages ··········································· 72 ●Glossary ······························································· 73 ●Maintenance ························································· 74 ●Licence ································································· 74 ●Index····································································· 74 ●Specifications ······················································· 75 FAQs, etc. FAQs, etc. Personal computer FAQs, etc. 3 Safety Precautions Warning ■ Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ● This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz. ● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. ● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ● Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV. ● Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug. ● Do not damage the mains lead. • Do not place a heavy object on the lead. • Do not place the lead near a high temperature object. • Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug. • Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a socket outlet. • Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it. • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. • Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead. AC 220-240 V 50 Hz IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer. If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket. If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: – Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol . How to replace the fuse For plug type shown in example 1: Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug (see example 1). For plug type shown in example 2: Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2). 4 Example 1 Example 2 Warning ■ Take care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ● Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. ● Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. ● Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV. ● Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. ● Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents. ● Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets. ● Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel. To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times ■ Small object This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. ● Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children. ● Do not allow children to handle SD Card. As with any small object, the SD Card could be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children. ■ Ventilation Caution Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components. Minimum distance ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains. ● Whether you are using the pedestal or not, always ensure the vents in the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation. 10 ● Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the 10 10 10 (cm) ■ Moving the TV Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables. ● Transport only in upright position. ■ When not in use for a long time This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. ● Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time. ■ Excessive volume Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused. 5 Accessories / Options Standard accessories □ Remote Control ● N2QAYB000487 SD CARD Check that you have the accessories and items shown □ Batteries for the INPUT TV AV MENU ASPECT N DIRECT TV REC OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD abc ghi jkl tuv ● K1HY03YY0010 ● R6 (UM3) RETURN pqrs □ M3 Serial cable Remote Control (2) EXIT def mno wxyz LAST VIEW PROGRAMME REC TV □ Operating Instructions □ Product Registration Leaflet Optional accessories □ Pedestal (TH-32LRG20B) □ Assembly screw ● TBL0E0108 ● TBL0E0122 for Pedestal (4) ● XYN4+F12FJK p. 7 Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK3L2RW Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV) Depth of screw: minimum 9 mm, maximum 12 mm Rear of the TV 200 mm 200 mm Diameter: M6 Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation (View from the side) Warning ● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself has the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. ● Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off. ● Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage which will void your warranty. ● Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. ● Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Wall mounted equipment must not be grounded by metal within the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. ● To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use for an extended period of time. Installing / removing remote’s batteries 1 Pull open Hook Caution 2 Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -) ● Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. ● Do not mix old and new batteries. ● Replace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). ● Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ● Do not burn or break up batteries. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc. 6 ● Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly. ● Ensure batteries are replaced correctly, there is danger of explosion and fire if battery is reversed. ● Do not disassemble or modify the remote control. Attaching the pedestal To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below: Warning ● Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Caution ● Do not use with any other TVs or displays. ● Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Assembly screw (4) ● XSS4+16FNK Assembly screw (4) ● XYN4+F12FJK Bracket (1) Base (1) ● TUX0E197 ●Accessories / Options ■ Assembling the pedestal ● TBL0E0108 A Use the four assembly screws to fasten the bracket to the base securely. ● Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads. ● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. C Front D ■ Securing the TV Use only the supplied assembly screws to fasten the pedestal securely to the TV. ● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. ● Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. B Quick Start Guide Panasonic dealer immediately. ● During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ● Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal. ● Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal. ● Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people. B Foam mat or thick soft cloth 7 Identifying Controls Remote Control Input mode selection ● TV - switches between DVB and Analogue modes (p. 14) ● AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Media Player (p. 50) Selection list (p. 24) ● Switches to SD Card viewing mode (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Direct TV Recording (p. 58 and p. 60) ● Records programme immediately in Standby On / Off switch DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection ● Switches TV On or Off standby Main Menu (p. 27) ● Press to access the Picture, Sound and SD CARD Setup Menus Aspect (p. 16) INPUT TV AV MENU ASPECT N DIRECT TV REC Channel / Programme Information (p. 15) EXIT ● Displays channel and programme OPTION RETURN ● Used for the selection, navigation and TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Subtitles (p. 15) LAST VIEW ● Displays subtitles ● Returns to the previous menu / page ● Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) ● Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 22) ● Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode) Last view (p. 17) ● Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode Numeric buttons (Press for about 1 second) Return Index (p. 23) ● Switches to teletext mode ● Changes channel and teletext pages ● Sets characters ● When in Standby mode, switches TV On Cursor buttons Hold abc operation of various functions Teletext (p. 21) ● Displays TV Guide ● Makes selections and adjustments sound options Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) ● Returns to the normal viewing screen TV Guide (p. 18) by using numeric buttons to change a channel quickly ● Easy setting for viewing and Exit VIERA Link and Media Player ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu Option Menu (p. 17) default levels ● Easily accesses special features such as VIERA Link Menu (p. 60) ● Confirms selections and choices ● Press after entering channel position ● Resets picture and sound settings to their VIERA TOOLS (p. 26) information OK Normalise (p. 27) Channel Up / Down ● Selects channel in sequence PROGRAMME Sound Mute ● Switches sound mute On or Off Connected equipment operations REC Volume Up / Down TV 8 (p. 25 and p. 62) TV Function select ● Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 36 and p. 37) For changing TV channel up or down. When a function is selected by the ‘F’ button, press to increase or decrease the setting of the selected function. When in Standby mode, press either button for about 1 second to switch the TV On. SD Card slot (p. 50) Mains power On / Off switch • CI Slot (p. 48) Use to switch mains power On / Off. If TV was switched off whilst in Standby mode, using the Mains Power On / Off switch, then it will be in Standby mode when switched back on using the same switch. Power and Timer LED ● Red: Standby C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor Headphones jack (p. 64) • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “C.A.T.S.” in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 28). Remote control signal receiver • Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control. ■ Auto power standby function ● The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions: ●Identifying Controls Green: On Orange: Timer Programming On Orange (flash): Ext Rec. of Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording in progress Red with orange flash: Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct TV Recording ● The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control. Quick Start Guide Changes the input mode • no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode • “Off Timer” is active in the Setup Menu (p. 17) • no operation is performed for the period selected in “Auto Standby” (p. 32) ● This function does not affect Ext Rec. of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording. Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU EXIT Open the main menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Move the cursor / select the menu item Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen RETURN Return to the previous menu ■ ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide (example: Owner ID) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN EXIT RETURN 0 * * * * 9 PIN entry Operation guide will help you. 9 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 Hz AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Mains lead Mains lead RF cable COMPONENT COMPONENT 2 V 2 Y V PC L L R R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Y PB PB PR PC 1 L L R R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN PR 1 Aerial input terminal Aerial input terminal RF cable Fully wired SCART cable RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN Note RF cable ● Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a Satellite Receiver, DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 58). ● For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable (p. 64 and p. 65). ● Q-Link connection p. 56 ● VIERA Link connection p. 56 and p. 57 ● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. 10 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Mains lead ●Basic Connection 2 (ARC) (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT 2 V Y PB PC L L R R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Quick Start Guide AC 220-240 V 50 Hz PR RF cable 1 Aerial input terminal Fully wired SCART cable RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired SCART cable RF OUT RF IN Satellite receiver RF IN RF cable RF cable 11 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ● Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) ● If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off switch on the remote control for at least 1 second to turn the TV On. Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue DVB Scan CH 21 Analogue Scan CH 21 This will take about 6 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 E4 62 Cartoon Nwk 29 BBC1 33 Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Searching 68 68 Type Quality Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Analogue Analogue Data: 0 Analogue: 2 Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% INPUT TV AV ASPECT 100% Remote control unavailable N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION RETURN 2 def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. (p. 13) to help the police to crack crime. ● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset. ● You can input or change the Owner ID later. “Owner ID” (p. 47) EXIT ● To skip this step ● This step will be skipped in the Auto 3 PROGRAMME If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 56), compatible recorder with analogue tuner is connected, analogue channel setting is automatically downloaded to the recorder. (Digital channel setting is not downloaded.) ● If downloading has failed, you can download later through the Setup Menu. “Q-Link Download” (p. 30) Input Owner ID TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD abc Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them in the numbered order as specified by the broadcasters. ● Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication. Select “Home” Setup after “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) is performed. Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop select set Select “Home” viewing environment (highlight “Home” in yellow) to use in your home environment. TV Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing. ● To check channel list at-a-glance “Using TV Guide” (p. 18) ● To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 38 - 41) ● If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions. 12 ■How to input Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Enter your name, house number, and postcode, in that order Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) access select Set characters one by one select User input NAME A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 .!:# 4 ghi 7 pqrs 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv set ● You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) 3 def 6 mno 9 wxyz 0 RETURN ● Select the next item and repeat the operations. Exit to go to next step EXIT ■ ●Auto Setup Return to select other items Quick Start Guide Owner ID-Data Entry PIN NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE “Shop” viewing environment (for shop display only) “Shop” viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV. Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment. ● You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen. Return to viewing environment selection screen Shop You have selected shop mode Automatic Demo Off RETURN On Select “Home” Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop select set Auto Setup is complete ● To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) Note ● If tuning has failed or to retune all channels “Auto Setup” (p. 36 and p. 37) ● To re-initialise all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) ● If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch. 13 Watching TV INPUT TV AV MENU ASPECT N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB or Analogue ● Also possible by pressing the TV button on the side panel of the TV (Press for about 1 second) ● Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) TV. (p. 9) RETURN 1 BBC ONE WALES 19:35 Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 All DVB Channels Information banner appears whenever you select a channel ● For details p. 15 For info press Now TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ghi pqrs abc def jkl mno tuv 3 Select a channel wxyz up down or abc DVB channel position numbers run from 1 onwards. Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 - 99. ● To select a two or three-digit channel position number, e.g. 399 def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz LAST VIEW wxyz def PROGRAMME wxyz Volume TV Note ● To watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p. 48) ■Select a channel using Information banner (p. 15) It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the Information banner before changing channels. Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed, select the channel select channel watch ● Possible to set display timeout in “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 31). ■Select a channel using TV Guide (p. 18) It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels. Display TV Guide Select a current programme or channel select Select “View” (DVB mode) Eastender 19:30- 20:00 View access 14 Timer Programming ● To use Timer Programming select watch p. 19 ■ Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Information banner Display Information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel “All DVB Channels” or “Favourites1-4” (p. 39) ● To switch blue Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel) Current time Channel position and name Example (DVB): 1 BBC ONE Wales Programme Radio Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 Encrypted Mute Now AD STTL All DVB Channels Select favourites For info press TEXT Multi Audio 45 Progress time indicator of the selected programme Basic Programme Start / Finish time 19:35 Features available / Message meanings Example (Analogue): 3 ITV Radio 19:35 All Analogue Channels itv1 CH23 For info press Encrypted AD Subtitles TEXT NICAM 45 Channel number ● To confirm another tuned channel name ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ● Information on the next programme (DVB) ● To hide EXIT ● Extra information (DVB) ● To set display timeout (press again to hide the banner) “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 31) ● “AD”, “STTL”, “TEXT”, “Multi Audio” indications are displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions. ●Watching TV Mute Mute Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Encrypted Scrambled programme AD Audio Description service available ● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen. ● For settings p. 29 STTL Subtitle service available TEXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM Audio mode 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time ● For settings p. 17 Example: 1 BBC ONE Wales 19:35 Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 Now All DVB Channels Select favourites Exit info [AD] AD 15 Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Display subtitles ■ DVB mode Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL ● To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 31) ■ Analogue mode Display subtitles ● To hide subtitles STTL EXIT Note ● This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 23) ● You cannot change the channel when this function is active. Aspect ASPECT Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 66). ■ If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually Display Aspect Selection list ASPECT While the list is displayed, select the mode Aspect Selection Auto 16:9 14:9 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Select Change store EXIT RETURN select Aspect Selection list ● To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Auto 16:9 14:9 4:3 Note (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode) The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen. For details p. 66 Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement). ● Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode. ● Aspect is fixed to “16:9” when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game” in the Picture Menu. ● Not available when the subtitle function is active. ● Not available in teletext service. ● Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals. 16 ■ Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current programme status instantly OPTION ● To change change select Multi Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) ● This setting is not memorized and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. Monaural Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if available) NICAM (Analogue mode) Switches NICAM sound (if available) Sound Menu (p. 29) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Audio Description (DVB mode) Set to “Auto” if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen ● To adjust the volume for Audio Description “Audio Description Menu” (p. 29) Subtitle Language (DVB mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available) Basic Note ● Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 28 - 32). Last view Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily ● Press again to return to the present view. LAST VIEW Off Timer Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Display the menu MENU Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Select “Off Timer” and set the time access Sound Setup ●Watching TV Note ● Switching channel is not available while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress. ● Watching less than 10 sec. is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode. select Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings Off set select ● To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off. ● To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 15) Note ● When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen. 17 Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). ● This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system. ● The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the recommended group in the Search list. ● DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels. ● When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT 1 2 Select DVB or Analogue TV View TV Guide Example: Current date and time TV Guide date Programme Logo of the Gemstar branding partner TV Guide Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 TV Guide time OPTION RETURN Advertisement D: DVB A: Analogue TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT ■ To view a channel list of the selected category blue ■ To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) yellow ■ To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) yellow 18 Select a current programme or channel select or All Channels All DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Free DVB Channels TV/Data DVB Channels Favourites1 Favourites2 Favourites3 Favourites4 Search Channel position and name Select “View” (DVB mode) Eastender 19:30- 20:00 View access Category All Channels All Channels Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Eastender DIY SOS Holiday News D 1 BBC ONE D 7 BBC THREE Hot Wars Holiday Program D 14 E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill D 70 BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye D 72 BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast D 105 BBCi I’ m A Celebrity Pop Idol News D 719 BBC Radi Rugby 15 To 1 Sports Select channel Info EXIT Page up GUIDE RETURN Select programme Timer Programming Page down OPTION Select Advert RETURN -24 hours +24 hours Search Category ■ To watch the programme ■ To return to TV Search Wed 28 Oct 1 BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys Timer Programming ● To use Timer Programming select watch p. 19 ■ To the previous day (Category list) (DVB mode) Only Analogue channels are listed red select category view ● To list favourite channels ■ To the next day (Search list) Search Titles... Movie News and Factual Entertainment Sport Children’s p. 39 select type (DVB mode) green view . . . Search Search Titles... Movie News and Factual Entertainment Sport Children’s . . . . Set characters one by one (maximum: 19 characters) (Search list) select “Search Titles...” access Search select set green You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) ●All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed. ●Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes. ■ Other useful functions Timer Programming (DVB mode) Timer Programming can remind you to watch a programme or record one on an external recorder. Select the forthcoming programme select set Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.) Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Timer Programming Function Ext Rec. No. D Date Channel Name 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS Guide Guide Start store End Wed 28 Oct 20:00 20:30 (30 mi n. ) --- --- --/-- --:---:-(--- min.) --- --- --/-- --:---:-(--- min.) --- --- --/-- --:---:-(--- min.) --- --- --/-- --:---:-(--- min.) (Timer Programming screen) select LED LED will turn to orange if Timer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress.) Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV. Reminder : to remind you to watch the programme When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel. ■ To check / change / cancel a timer programming event ■ To return to TV Guide ■ If you select a current programme “Timer Programming” (p. 43) RETURN select access Basic A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to watch or record the programme will appear. Select “Timer Programming” and set “Ext Rec.” to record from the time Eastender 19:30- 20:00 you finish programming the timer event setting. View Timer Programming Note • You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder. • The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends. ● No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress. ● When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 58) and the “Link Settings” (p. 30) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder. Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes. Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters. Timer Programming No. F unc t io n Ext Rec. D Reminder D Ext Rec. D Ext Rec. D --- Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Date Channel Name 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS 14 E 4 The Bill Guide Guide Guide 72 BBC 2W <T IM E R> 1 BBC ONE Red Cap --- Start End Wed 28 Oct 20:00 20:30 (30 min.) Wed 28 Oct 21:00 22:30 (90 min.) Wed 28 Oct 22:45 23:00 (15 min.) Thu 29 Oct 10:30 11:30 (60 min.) “Guide” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide (Guide link programming) “S/P” is displayed if the timer --/---:---:-(--- min.) is set from the TV Guide (Timer Programming screen) and the programme is a Split Programme S/P ●Using TV Guide ● This function is not available in Analogue mode. ● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs: “ ” or “ ” will be displayed in the TV Guide if Timer Programming is set as the Guide link programming. TV Guide Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Wed 28 Oct Search All Channels 1 BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys D D D D D D D 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Eastender DIY SOS Holiday News BBC ONE BBC THREE Hot Wars Holiday Program E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast BBCi I’ m A Celebrity Pop Idol News BBC Radi Rugby 15 To 1 Sports Note ● If you edit the start time or end time of a Guide link programming event by more than 10 minutes, it will no longer follow the broadcaster’s changes to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed. ● Whilst making the Split Programme programming event for Ext Rec., you cannot record any channels between the interrupted programmes. ● The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will be cleared by pressing the OK button once to view. ● The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will switch to the programmed channel by pressing the OK button even if it is between the interrupted programmes. ● The Split Programme programming does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on different channels. 19 Using TV Guide ■ Other useful functions View details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details TV Guide Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 select Wed 28 Oct 2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min. Details EXIT Timer Programming Return to list RETURN ● Press again to return to TV Guide. View advertisement Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 32) If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to enter it again. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly. Display advertisement information OPTION ● To display the latest advertisement, you will need to update the information. To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night. ■ To change advertisements ■ To return to TV Guide OPTION or RETURN Note ● Some advertisements are for future programmes. In this case it is possible to use the Guide link programming function (p. 19). ● The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot be deleted manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch. 20 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) ● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TEXT” in the information banner. Information banner (p. 15) 1 BBC ONE Wales 19:35 Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 Now All DVB Channels Select favourites For info press TEXT Displayed if programme has teletext service Digital teletext (MHEG) Digital teletext services Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC OPTION abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Switch to Teletext 3 How to use TEXT 17:51 28 Feb In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons. For example: ● When “select” or “go” is displayed ● When “◄”, “►”, “▲”, “▼” symbol is displayed ● When the key words are displayed on colour bar PROGRAMME ● When options with numbers are displayed ■ To return to TV TV ●Viewing Teletext ●Using TV Guide TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 2 Basic EXIT 1 Select DVB ● DVB programmes have digital teletext services (MHEG). TV red green yellow blue abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz TEXT Note ● As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a teletext service, software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel, you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is complete, it will be ignored and you will have to press the TEXT button again when the download is complete. ● While navigating digital teletext, you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that this is happening. 21 Viewing Teletext Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 23) ■ To change mode INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 31) 1 Select Analogue 2 Switch to Teletext TV N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION TEXT ● Displays the mno pqrs tuv wxyz Time / date TELETEXT INFORMATION Select the page 3 def jkl >> 17:51 28 Feb Colour bar TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ghi << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Current page number index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters) RETURN abc Sub page number abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz up or down ■ To adjust contrast ■ To return to TV PROGRAMME or green yellow blue red (Corresponds to the colour bar) As the blue bar is displayed MENU (press twice) EXIT Reveal hidden data Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers MENU ● To rehide red red FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) MENU green (Expand the TOP half) HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ● To resume HOLD 22 (Expand the BOTTOM half) Normal (FULL) INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Subtitles View a favourite page stored STTL ● Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode). View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. ● Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext TEXT TV Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) As page is displayed do not change number on blue button. press and hold Corresponding coloured button The number changes to white. Basic ● If you wish to use Subtitles, ■ To change stored pages Enter new page number Coloured button you want to change press and hold def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ●Viewing Teletext abc View sub page View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page) Appears at top of the screen ■ To view specific sub page Enter the 4-digit number MENU blue example: P6 mno ● Sub pages: The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV. Watch TV while waiting for update View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available. Changes to TV screen temporarily P108 MENU yellow Appears when updating is completed View the updated page yellow (You cannot change the channel.) ● The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”). 23 Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the AV input. ● To connect the equipment p. 10 - p. 11 and p. 64 - p. 65 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. 1 Turn the TV on ■ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts ● Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. ● This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 64 and p. 65). ■ If input mode is not switched automatically Perform ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION RETURN 2 Display the Input select menu 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz PROGRAMME and ● Check the setup of the equipment. INPUT TV AV AV Input Selection AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV select watch ● You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. ● In order to switch between AV1 and AV1S, move the indicator by pressing left and right cursor button. ● You can label or skip each input mode “Input Labels” (p. 45) Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed. 4 View Displays the selected mode 1 REC TV ■ To return to TV TV Note ● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”. ● For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. 24 Screen display Terminal Manual input ( default setting in “Input Labels” Auto input ( EC mode or VIERA Link ) ) AV1 AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 AV1 AV1-S-Video AV1-RGB AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 EC/AV1 EC/AV1-S-Video EC/AV1-RGB ― ― ― EC/HDMI1 ● Applicable for EC mode and VIERA Link ●If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the EC/HDMI2 ● Applicable for VIERA Link button to clear. Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Pause Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed PROGRAMME REC Channel Up / Down Select channel Record Start recording ■ How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 62), select the code “73”. Press and hold ●Watching External inputs Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Basic Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward during the following operations Enter the appropriate code, see table below abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Type of the equipment DVD Recorder, DVD Player Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre VCR The equipment using in VIERA Link “VIERA Link Control” (p. 62) Press Code 70 (default) 71 72 73 Note ● Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. ● The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced. ● Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models. 25 How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. ● For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 56 and p. 57), “Preparations” (p. 59) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. ● For “Photo” and “Video” functions to operate correctly, ensure the SD Card has photo or video data on it and insert it into the SD Card slot properly. ”Using Media Player” (p. 50) INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature TO VIERA OLS N DIRECT TV REC EXIT select OPTION access RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Control 3 Follow the operations of each feature ● VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control” (p. 62) When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access. PROGRAMME ● Pause Live TV “Pause Live TV” (p. 61) ● Photo “Photo mode” (p. 50) ● Video “Video mode” (p. 52) TV ■ To return to TV EXIT or TO VIERA OLS Note ● If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed. Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature. 26 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Display the menu ● Displays the functions that can be set MENU 2 Select the menu (varies according to the input signal) N DIRECT TV REC EXIT access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup OPTION select RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Select the item 3 Example (Picture Menu): Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour C.A.T.S. 1/2 Dynamic select Warm Off Off Basic Adjust or select 4 Example (Picture Menu): PROGRAMME REC 1/2 Dynamic change store or access (Required by some functions) Warm Off Off TV ■ To return to TV at any time ■ Choose from among ■ To reset the settings ● To reset the picture settings only alternatives EXIT Number and positions of alternatives Colour Balance ■ To return to the previous screen RETURN Normal Changed ■ Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness ( Moved ■ To change menu pages up down ■ Go to the next screen Child Lock “Reset to Defaults” in the Picture Menu (p. 28) ● To reset the sound settings only “Reset to Defaults” in the Sound Menu (p. 29) ● To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode are reset ● To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition” in the Setup Menu (p. 46) Access ) ●How to Use Menu Functions ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour C.A.T.S. Displays the next screen ■ Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items. Set characters one by one User input Name A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 .!:# 4 ghi 7 pqrs 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv 3 def 6 select Store RETURN set mno 9 wxyz 0 ● You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) 27 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Picture 28 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, C.A.T.S., P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. ● Set for each input signal. Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room. Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions. Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with the improved performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction True Cinema : Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without any revision. Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing games ● Not valid on TV mode ● A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed in the top right of the screen. “Playing Time Display” (p. 31) Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste ● For NTSC signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm) ● Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “True Cinema” Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On) ● Not valid on PC signal C.A.T.S. Contrast Automatic Tracking System (Automatic Brightness Control function) Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions (Off / On) P-NR Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max) ● Not valid on PC signal 3D-COMB Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On) ● Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours. ● Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card inputs Picture Display Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On) ● The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ● Press any button (except Standby) to turn the screen on. ● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen. Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Equalizer Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality ● This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. ● If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If you want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency. ● To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select the “Reset to Defaults” by using cursor button, and then press the OK button. Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio) V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm) ● If the gap between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended. ● If the gap between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended. Preferred Multi Audio Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster) (English / Welsh / Gaelic) NICAM Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound (Off / On) ● Off if reception is poor (FM monaural sound) ● Analogue mode only HDMI1 / 2 Input Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 68) Digital : When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection Analogue : When sound is not carried via the HDMI cable connection ● HDMI input mode only Audio Description Menu Audio Description Useful for visually-impaired viewers (Off / Auto) Set to “Auto” to activate the description sound track if available ● The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by “AD” in the information banner (p. 15). ● DVB mode only Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description ● DVB mode only Speakers Set to “On” to activate the description sound track from TV speakers (Off / On) ● DVB mode only Headphones Set to “On” to activate the description sound track from headphones (Off / On) ● DVB mode only Reset to Defaults ●How to Use Menu Functions Bass Basic Sound Mode Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) ● The selected mode affects all input signals. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. ● In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings, and those settings will be stored for each mode. User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favourite sound quality. ● For the User mode, “Equalizer” will appear on the Sound Menu instead of “Bass” and “Treble”. Select the “Equalizer” and adjust the frequency. “Equalizer” (below) Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode, Balance, Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings ● A different menu will be displayed while SD Card or PC is used. (p. 50 - p. 53 and p. 54 - p. 55) ● Only available items can be selected. 29 How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Timer Programming Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 42) Off Timer Sets the time until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 17) Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 59) AV1 out Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV2 / Monitor) ● Monitor: Image displayed on screen ● Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. Standby Power Save Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 60) ● This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. Intelligent Auto Standby Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 60) ● This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. Q-Link Download Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Child Lock Setup DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu 30 Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 44) Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite DVB channels (p. 39) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB channels or edits DVB channels (p. 39) Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB channels received in the area (p. 36) Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region (p. 38) Manual Tuning Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 38) Update Channel List Updates DVB Channel List while keeping your settings (p. 40) New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found (Off / On) (p. 40) Signal Condition Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 40) Channel List Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 41) Auto Setup Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 37) Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue channels manually (p. 41) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Teletext Analogue teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 22) Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) (English / Welsh / Gaelic) ● To display subtitles p. 16 Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 45) Display Settings Sets how long the Information banner (p. 15) stays on screen Banner Display Timeout (0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds) Radio Mode Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected (Off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 seconds) ● The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ● Press any button (except Standby) to turn the screen on. ● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel. Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 46) Owner ID Inputs the owner ID (p. 47) Common Interface Uses include to watch pay-TV (p. 48) System Update Downloads new software to TV (p. 49) ● This function does not work on TH-32LRG20B. Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of this TV ●How to Use Menu Functions System Menu Set to “On” to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins (Off / On) ● This function is available when “Game” is selected in “Viewing Mode” (p. 28). Basic Setup Playing Time Display ● A different menu will be displayed while SD Card or PC is used. (p. 50 - p. 53 and p. 54 - p. 55) ● Only available items can be selected. 31 How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) GUIDE Plus+ Settings Postcode Sets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus+ system (p. 20) System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system Other Settings Setup Power on Preference Automatically selects the input when the TV is turned on (TV / AV) Set to “TV” to view picture from TV tuner. Set to “AV” to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal, e.g. satellite receiver. ● The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur. Power on Channel List Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the Information banner (p. 15) when the TV is turned on (All Channel List / Last) Set to “All Channel List” to display all the channels. Set to “Last” to display the one you selected last time. ● Not available on analogue mode Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times (Off / 2 / 4 hours) ● Starting Timer Programming automatically does not affect this function. ● Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset. ● The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby mode. Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On) 16:9 Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On) On : Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off : Displays the image in the original size. ● Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen. ● This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9. ● This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals. DVI Input Setting Changes the black level in the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input signal manually (Normal / Full) ● When the DVI input signal from the external equipment, especially from PC, is displayed, the black level may not be suitable. In this case, select “Full”. ● The black level for HDMI input signal will be adjusted automatically. ● For HDMI input mode with DVI input signal only ● A different menu will be displayed while SD Card or PC is used. (p. 50 - p. 53 and p. 54 - p. 55) ● Only available items can be selected. ● If “Demo Settings” item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment. To return to “Home” viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. ”Shipping Condition” (p. 46) 32 ■ Overview (Picture, Sound) ● How to operate p. 27 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour C.A.T.S. Picture Menu P-NR 3D-COMB Picture Display Advanced PC Settings Reset to Defaults 1/2 Dynamic Available in NTSC Warm Off Off 2/2 Off Off On Access Reset Not available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “True Cinema” Available in NTSC / PAL Available in PC (p. 28) Advanced PC Settings R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Gamma Reset to Defaults 2.2 Reset (p. 54 - p. 55) Available when “Mode” is set to “Music” or “Speech” Access Available when “Mode” is set to “User” Off Over 30cm English Equalizer 2/2 Off Digital Access Reset Reset to Defaults 150 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 12k Hz (p. 29) Available in DVB Available in Analogue Available in HDMI Available in DVB Audio Description Menu Audio Description Volume Speakers Headphones ●How to Use Menu Functions Sound Menu NICAM HDMI1 Input Audio Description Reset to Defaults 1/2 Music Basic Sound Menu Mode Bass Treble Equalizer Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Preferred Multi Audio Off Off Off (p. 29) 33 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview (Setup) ● How to operate Available in PC p. 27 PC Setup Input Resolution Clock H-pos V-pos Clock Phase Sync Reset to Defaults Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu PC Setup Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings 1024 × 768 H&V Reset (p. 54 - p. 55) Access Access Off Access Access Access Access Access Access Access (p. 30 - 32) Child Lock-PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * (p. 44) Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Power on Preference Power on Channel List Auto Standby Power Save 16:9 Overscan DVI Input Setting Access TV Last Off Off On Normal Available in DVB (p. 32) DVB Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Channel Sorting by Region Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Available in DVB Available in HDMI with DVI input signal Access Access Access Access Access Access On Access (p. 36 and p. 38 - p. 40) Guide Plus+ Settings Menu Postcode Access System Information Access (p. 32) Enter Postcode Postcode A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 .!:# 4 ghi 7 pqrs 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv 3 def DVB Signal Condition Channel Name Signal Quality Signal Strength Bit Error Rate Network Name Parameter 70 CBBC Channel 0 0 10 10 0.00E+00 Wenvoe [CH62] 802 MHz (p. 40) 6 mno 9 wxyz 0 (p. 32) Available in Analogue Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Display Settings Teletext Preferred Subtitles Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Radio Mode (p. 37 and p. 40 - p. 41) Available in Analogue FASTEXT English Access 3 seconds On Off Access Access Access Available in DVB (p. 31) Input Labels AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 DVB Analogue AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 DVB Analogue (p. 45) System Menu Shipping Condition Owner ID Common Interface System Update Software Licence System Information Access Access Access Access Access Access (p. 31) 34 Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Timer Programming No. Function D Reminder D 14 E 4 The Bill Ext Rec. D 72 BBC 2W <TIMER> Ext Rec. D --- Date Channel Name Ext Rec. 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS Guide Guide Guide 1 BBC ONE Red Cap S/P --- Start End Wed 28 Oct 20:00 20:30 ( 3 0 mi n . ) Wed 28 Oct 21:00 22:30 ( 9 0 mi n . ) Wed 28 Oct 22:45 23:00 ( 1 5 mi n . ) Thu 29 Oct 10:30 11:30 (60 min.) --/-- --:---:-(--- min.) (p. 43) Link Settings VIERA Link AV1 out Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby Q-Link Download 1/2 On TV On On (No reminder) Access Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable (p. 30) (p. 30) Child Lock List - TV and AV Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access Access (p. 44) 4 7 14 VCR 1 2 Name BBC 1 Wales BBC THREE E4 Input DVB DVB DVB Analogue Analogue Analogue External External BBC1 ***** AV1/S AV2/S Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue Analogue AV AV Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock (p. 44) DVB Auto Setup Progress CH 21 68 This will take about 3 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 E4 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Radio: 0 Quality 10 10 10 10 All DVB Channels 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 Favourites1 BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru (p. 39) (p. 39) Data: 0 Searching Channel Sorting by Region DVB Update Channel List Progress Analogue Scan CH 21 This will take about 3 minutes. CH 68 Channel Name Type Frequency Signal Quality Analogue Scan Signal Strength No. Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Type 1068 10 New Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Stopped Data: 0 Region choice available (p. 40) Analogue Auto Setup Analogue Manual Tuning CH33 68 21 (p. 41) (p. 38) (p. 38) Data: 0 Searching 1 BBC1 Manual Tuning GBR> Best signal quality (All Regions) England Regions> Quality Free TV: 0 Free TV: 0 474 MHz [CH21] 0 21 0 Channel Name Scan This will take about 3 minutes. CH 29 30 CH 21 68 Channel Name Analogue Channel List 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 ●How to Use Menu Functions (p. 36) DVB Manual Tuning Basic DVB Favourites Editor All DVB Channels 70 CBBC Channel 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 BBCi 719 BBC Radio Wales 720 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE (p. 41) Analogue: 2 Searching (p. 37) Shipping Condition Available in DVB Common Interface Slot 1: All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Owner ID Please enter PIN for access PIN * * * * Module inserted (p. 48) (p. 47) (p. 46) System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On Access (p. 49) 35 Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically. DVB channels Automatically retune all DVB channels received in the area. ● Only DVB channels are retuned in DVB mode. ● All the previous tuning settings (Favourites Edit and Channel List, etc.) are erased. ● If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 44) has been set, it must be entered. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT TO VIERA OLS IDE GU BACK/ RETURN OPTION 1 Select DVB 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” TV MENU access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 4 ■ To return to TV EXIT 5 ■For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears 6 Select “DVB Tuning Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select “Auto Setup” access DVB Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Access Channel Sorting by Region Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message On Signal Condition select Start Auto Setup DVB Auto Setup DVB Auto Setup Progress All DVB tuning data will be erased Access “Auto Setup” CH 21 68 This will take about 3 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 E4 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Radio: 0 Settings are made automatically When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position “1” will be displayed. Note ● If tuning has not been done completely “Manual Tuning” (p. 38) 36 To return to TV Data: 0 Searching Start “Auto Setup” • Quality 10 10 10 10 Analogue channels Automatically retune all Analogue channels received in the area. ● Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. ● All the previous tuning settings are erased. ● If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 44) has been set, it must be entered. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT IDE GU 3 Select “Setup” BACK/ RETURN OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Display the menu MENU access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup 4 ■ To return to TV EXIT TV 5 select Select “Analogue Tuning Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock Analogue Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select “Auto Setup” Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning access Access select Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears 6 Start Auto Setup Analogue Auto Setup All analogue tuning data will be erased Scan This will take about 3 minutes. CH 29 30 CH 21 68 Channel Name Analogue: 2 Access “Auto Setup” Start “Auto Setup” Analogue Auto Setup Advanced ■For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) ●Retuning from Setup Menu TO VIERA OLS 1 2 Select Analogue Searching Settings are made automatically ● The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode. When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position “1” will be displayed. Note ● If tuning has not been done completely “Manual Tuning” (p. 41) • To return to TV 37 Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION RETURN 1 2 3 Select DVB TV Display the menu MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 4 5 PROGRAMME Select “DVB Tuning Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select one of the following functions DVB Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Channel Sorting by Region Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition access Access Access Access Access Access Access On Access select ● Auto Setup TV ■ To return to TV EXIT “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 36) 6 Set Sort DVB channels according to the region Channel Sorting by Region You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your Channel List. Normally, you should select “Best signal quality (All Regions)”. access Channel Sorting by Region GBR> Best signal quality (All Regions) England Regions> select region (select repeatedly until you reach the available region) Region choice available ● If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your Channel List. If you have any image or sound problems, select “Best signal quality (All Regions)” instead. Set DVB channel manually Manual Tuning Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Update Channel List” to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. DVB Manual Tuning Frequency Signal Quality Analogue Scan Signal Strength No. 474 MHz [CH21] 0 21 0 Channel Name Type select frequency 1068 10 New search 38 Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Stopped Data: 0 ● All channels found will be added to the Channel List. List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 15) and from “Category” in the TV Guide (p. 18). Select a channel to list DVB Favourites Editor Favourites1 All DVB Channels 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru select Add it to the Favourites list green ● To add all channels to the list DVB Favourites Editor Favourites1 All DVB Channels 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 ● To display other Favourites Encrypted channel BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru yellow 1 BBC One Wales A channel is added Select the field of Favourites to edit and: ● To delete a channel ● To delete all channels Select the channel ● To name the Favourites red Set characters one by one (maximum: ten characters) Store RETURN select User input Name A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 .!:# 4 2 abc 5 ghi jkl 7 8 pqrs tuv set You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) 3 def 6 mno 9 wxyz 0 ● To move the channel green yellow Select the new position Confirm ●Tuning and Editing Channels ■ To edit Favourites list green or Select the turn abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Store RETURN Advanced Note ● Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List. To swap the channel position number “Channel List” (below) Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide All DVB Channels 70 CBBC Channel 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 BBCi 719 BBC Radio Wales 720 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE reveal / hide ■ To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List. 1 BBC ONE Wales Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 ● To retune each channel - Manual Tuning (p. 38) (only for the revealed channels) (logical channel number) yellow Channel position number Select a channel to edit and: ● To swap the channel position number ● To reveal all channels : reveal : hide (skip) select green 19:35 Now All DVB Channels Select favourites For info press red Enter the new position number abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Store green 39 Tuning and Editing Channels Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List. ● Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, DVB Update Channel List Progress Analogue Scan CH 21 This will take about 3 minutes. CH Free TV: 0 68 Channel Name Pay TV: 0 Type Radio: 0 Channel List, Child Lock, Timer Programming, etc. Quality Data: 0 Searching Display a notification message New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found. (Off / On) New channels found! Press OK to update channel list. Press EXIT to ignore. ● Selecting OK will perform “Update Channel List”. Check DVB signal Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition. DVB Signal Condition Channel Name Signal Quality Signal Strength Bit Error Rate Network Name Parameter A good Signal Strength is not an indication of best signal for DVB reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows: Signal Quality: ● Green bar Good ● Yellow bar Poor ● Red bar Bad (Check the Terrestrial aerial) 70 CBBC Channel 0 0 ● To change the channel 10 10 0.00E+00 Wenvoe [CH62] 802 MHz (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. INPUT TV MENU EXIT RETURN 1 2 Select Analogue 3 Select “Setup” TV Display the menu MENU access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 4 5 select Select “Analogue Tuning Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock Analogue Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select one of the following functions Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning access Access Access Access select ■ To return to TV EXIT 40 ● Auto Setup “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 37) 6 Set Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide Analogue Channel List 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 ● To reveal all channels : reveal : hide (skip) select yellow ■ To edit channels Channel position Channel name 3 ITV Select a channel to edit and: Radio ● To retune each channel - Manual Tuning (below) green ● To rename the channel name All Analogue Channels For info press Mute ● To move the channel position 23:35 itv CH23 blue Encrypted AD Subtitles TXT Multi Audio 45 red Store Select the new position green Set characters one by one (maximum: five characters) Store RETURN select Edit channel name Name A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 .!:# 4 ghi 7 pqrs 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv ●Tuning and Editing Channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List. set 3 def 6 mno 9 wxyz 0 ● You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) ● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”. Set Analogue channel manually Manual Tuning Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. ● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, it is recommended to select channel position “0”. Advanced Note Analogue Manual Tuning 1 BBC1 Manual Tuning CH33 68 21 Select the channel position abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Select the channel Search and store search store 41 Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 19). ● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be On. ● No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of a Timer Programming is in progress. ● It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected). ● When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 58) and the “Link Settings” (p. 30) are correct, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder. ● If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies make timer programming of the recorder. For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder. ● Recordings are always in standard definition composite video via SCART, even if the original programme is in high definition. INPUT TV 1 Select the tuner you want to use (DVB or Analogue) 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” TV MENU EXIT MENU access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 4 ■ To return to TV EXIT ■ To unlock the tuner select Select “Timer Programming” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Access Off select (stop recording) EXIT 5 Set Note ● Check that the LED is orange. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored. ● Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs: • You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder. • The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends. ● “!” identifies that any timer programming events have overlapped. “Ext Rec.” is given priority over “Reminder”. When two or more “Ext Rec.” overlap, the first timer programming event starts and finishes as programmed. The next timer programming event will then start. ● 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV. • To remove the message and start the programme • To cancel the Timer Programming EXIT ● Ext Rec. of Timer Programming will automatically change to the programmed channel 10 seconds before the start time. 42 ● To stop recording of the timer programming event, it may be necessary to stop the recorder manually. ● Ext Rec. of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in Pause Live TV recording (p. 61). In this case, the Pause Live TV recording will be cancelled. Set timer programming event details Timer Programming Start making the settings Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.) select Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV. Reminder : to remind you to watch the programme When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel. Set the channel, date and time (repeat the operations as below) Set items in the order of to . ● select the item , and can also be entered with numeric buttons. abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz set Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Timer Programming No. Function Ext Rec. D 72 BBC 2W <TIMER> Reminder D 14 E 4 The Bill Ext Rec. D Ext Rec. D --- Date Cha n n e l Na m e Guide 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS 1 BBC ONE <TIMER> S/P STTL Start End Wed 28 Oct 20:00 21:30 (90 min.) Wed 28 Oct 21:00 22:00 (60 min.) Wed 28 Oct 22:45 23:00 (15 min.) Thu 29 Oct 10:30 11:30 (60 min.) --/-- --:---:-(--- min ) --- Channel number Date D: DVB A: Analogue ● You cannot change the mode within the menu. Records with subtitles (if available) ● To indicate this (press again to remove subtitles) Duration (automatic display) Ending time Starting time ● Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday ● Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday ● Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday daily or weekly (press repeatedly) ● Weekly Sat/Fri/Thu/Wed/Tue/Mon/Sun: one day ahead Same time on the same day every week Store ■ To change a timer programming event ■ To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted ■ To record with subtitles (if available) access select red ● Each time pressed: Select the programme to record with subtitles yellow ■ To cancel a timer programming event temporarily Select the programme to be cancelled Correct as necessary (as above) Advanced Select the programme to be changed yellow ●Timer Programming Timer programming - Programmes according to the time setting Displayed if the timer programming Guide: Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal (p. 19) events are overlapped S/P: Split Programme programming (p. 19) blue auto off ● Each time pressed: cancel stop cancelling ■ To view details of the programming (only for Guide link programming) Select the programme to be viewed ● Press again to return to Timer Programming menu. ■Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) ● This function is not available in Analogue mode. p. 19 Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes. Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters. 43 Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION access Main Menu Picture Sound RETURN Setup select TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 3 Select “Child Lock” 4 ■ To return to TV PROGRAMME EXIT access Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings Off select Access Set Control channel audience Child Lock Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Child Lock-PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. Select “Child Lock List” Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List access Access select Select the channel / input to be locked lock Child Lock List - TV and AV 4 7 14 VCR 1 2 Name BBC 1 Wales BBC THREE E4 BBC1 ***** AV1/S AV2 Input DVB DVB DVB Analogue Analogue Analogue External External Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue Analogue AV AV Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock select Appears when the channel / input is locked ■ To change the PIN number Select “Change PIN” Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access Enter a new PIN number twice access select Note ● To cancel Select the locked channel / input ● To jump to the top of the next input red ● To lock all green ● To cancel all locks yellow abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ● Setting “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) erases the PIN number and all settings. 44 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU p. 24 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT access Main Menu Picture Sound OPTION Setup RETURN 3 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME 5 TV ■ To return to TV access Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings Off select Access Select “Input Labels” access Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Radio Mode English Access 3 seconds On Off select Select a input terminal and set Input Labels AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 DVB Analogue AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 DVB Analogue set select The labels you set will be displayed in the “Input Selection” menu (p. 24) or banner. ● If “Skip” is selected, the input will not be displayed in the “Input Selection” menu and you cannot select the mode. Advanced EXIT Select “Display Settings” ●Input Labels ●Child Lock 4 select ■User input You can name each input mode yourself. Select “User input” Set characters one by one (maximum: ten characters) Store User input Name select access A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 .!:# 4 ghi 7 pqrs 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv 3 select RETURN set def 6 mno 9 wxyz 0 ● You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) 45 Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT access Main Menu Picture Sound OPTION Setup RETURN 3 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 4 PROGRAMME 5 TV select Select ”System Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select “Shipping Condition” System Menu Shipping Condition Owner ID Common Interface System Update Software Licence System Information access Access select Set ■ To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Confirm EXIT (confirm) (confirm) RETURN (start Shipping Condition) Follow the on screen instructions Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed. Please switch off TV. ● “Auto Setup” will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 12) ■ To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 36 and p. 37) 46 Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner. 1 Display the menu MENU MENU 2 EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select RETURN 3 def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 4 ■ To return to TV EXIT 5 Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access ●Owner ID ●Shipping Condition abc Select “System Menu” Select “Owner ID” System Menu Shipping Condition Owner ID Common Interface System Update Software Licence System Information access Access select Set Input owner ID Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) * * * * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset. Enter your name, house number, and postcode, in that order Select NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE Owner ID-Data Entry PIN NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Set characters one by one Return to select other items User input NAME A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x access E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 select .!:# 4 ghi 7 pqrs 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv 3 def 6 mno 9 wxyz 0 select or Exit the menu EXIT set ● You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 67) ■ To check the personal information stored Hold down for about 6 sec. RETURN Advanced Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN Owner ID NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE EXIT ● The PIN number is not displayed. ■ To change the PIN number Select “PIN” Owner ID-Data Entry PIN NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Enter a new PIN number twice access select abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 47 Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. ● This function is not available for BSkyB’s Sky channels. Caution ● Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting CI slot ● Remove the cover before using CI slot. ● If a viewing card and a card reader come as a set, first or removing the CI module. Insert or remove straightly and completely insert the card reader, then insert the viewing card into the card reader. ● Insert the module in the correct direction. CI module Side of the TV Insert the CI module (optional) ● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module. ● Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the pay-TV channels. If pay-TV channels do not appear, perform the below to verify the card is recognized by the TV. ● For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster. INPUT TV MENU EXIT 1 2 Select DVB 3 Select “Setup” TV Display the menu MENU access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup 4 5 TV ■ To return to TV EXIT 6 7 select Select ”System Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select “Common Interface” System Menu Shipping Condition Owner ID Common Interface System Update Software Licence System Information access Access select Access Common Interface Common Interface Slot 1: Module inserted Follow the on screen operation guide (Check the instructions provided with the CI module) For example: select, go Coloured characters 48 red green yellow blue ● On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons. Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. ● To download ● If you choose not to download EXIT You can update any new software automatically, or manually. 1 Display the menu MENU MENU 2 EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup 4 ■ To return to TV 5 EXIT ●Updating the TV Software ●Using Common Interface 3 select Select “System Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings access Off select Access Select “System Update” System Menu Shipping Condition Owner ID Common Interface System Update Software Licence System Information access select Access Set ■ To update automatically Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and set to “On” System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On ● Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available. ● The automatic updating is performed at night under the following conditions: • Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control) • Ext Rec. of Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is not in progress. If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “Off”. The notification banner will keep appearing during the period of new software availability, usually 2 to 3 days. set select ■ To update immediately Select “System Update Search Now” System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now access Off Access select Searches for an update (for several mins.) and displays a corresponding message if any Advanced Update TV’s software system System Update Download Note ● This function does not work on TH-32LRG20B. ● Download may take up to 60 mins. ● During software download and update, DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV. 49 Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. ● During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals, but no video signals are output. AV1 can output audio signal if “AV1 out” is set to “Monitor” in the Setup Menu (p. 30). ● “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera or digital video camera. The file without record of the date is shown “**/**/****”. ● For details on SD Cards p. 67 ■ To insert the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. ■ To remove the SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard Push the centre of the card Cutout Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card. 1 Insert the SD Card and start Media Player Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. Press OK to proceed. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. 2 SD CARD Select “Photo” Media Player select MENU access EXIT ● You can also access Photo mode directly Contents Select EXIT by using VIERA TOOLS. “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 26) Select RETURN Photo Access Video images that could not be loaded etc. RETURN Media Player Photo View Select Slideshow All photos EXIT RETURN The thumbnail of all the photos on the SD Card will be displayed. ● To change the background music “Photo Setup” (p. 51) ● To display the information of the highlighted photo Info View Select Contents Select (Thumbnail - All photos) ■ Single view - Photos are displayed one at a time. 1/48 File name p1010001.JPG Date 23/10/2009 Size 1600X1200 file number / total file number Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed ● To display / hide the operation guide select ■ To return to TV EXIT or access SD CARD Single view Rotate EXIT Select RETURN Slideshow ■ To return to the previous screen RETURN ● To operate Single view Single view Operation guide ● To return to thumbnail RETURN ■ Slideshow - Slideshow will complete when all photos have been viewed within the present thumbnail. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view Start Slideshow select 50 (Single view) To the previous photo Rotate 90˚ (anti-clockwise) To the next photo Slideshow Rotate 90˚ (clockwise) red ● To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail RETURN Photo Setup Choose the settings for Photo mode. Display the menu Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set access Main Menu Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Aspect Interval Repeat Picture MENU select Sound Photo Setup Video Setup ● Other items Menu Item Back Ground Music Frame Colour Effect Aspect Interval Repeat set select p. 28, 29 and p. 53 Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the back ground music during the Photo mode (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3) ● Type1, Type2 and Type3 are the fixed music each installed in this TV. Selects the frame type of the slideshow (Off / Multi / Collage) Multi : 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. Collage: Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale. Selects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow (Off / Sepia / Gray scale) Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow (Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Motion / Random) Fade : The next photo fades in gradually. Slide : The next photo slides and appears from the left side. Dissolve : Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion : Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random : Each transition is selected at random. ● This function is available when “Frame” is set to “Off”. Selects whether enlarged or original viewing on Single view and Slideshow (Original / Zoom) ● Depending on the photo size, it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen, e.g. portrait style picture. Selects slideshow interval (Short / Normal / Long) Slideshow repeat (Off / On) ●Using Media Player Photo Setup Transition Effect Type1 Off Off Fade Original Normal On Change to the Video mode You can switch to the Video mode of the Media Player from the thumbnail view. While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection Select “Video” Photo All photos blue select access ● For details of the Video mode operations Contents Select EXIT “Video mode” (p. 52) Select RETURN View Access Select Slideshow EXIT RETURN View Select Photo Info Video Contents Select ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month Display the view selection green Select the sort type Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month access Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder ● The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”. Select one of the sorted group to display the thumbnail of the selected group Media Player Photo select ● The group of the photos ● To return to the thumbnail of all photos access green select “All photos” without recorded date is shown as “Unknown”. Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same month Sort by Date 23/10/2009 25/10/2009 01/11/2009 05/11/2009 10/11/2009 24/11/2009 01/12/2009 03/12/2009 20/12/2009 22/12/2009 Access Select Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date Slideshow EXIT RETURN 22/11/2009 23/11/2009 Info View Select Contents Select select thumbnail of the selected group ● To display the information of the highlighted group ● The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as “Unknown”. Advanced Media Player 23/10/2009 1/12 Folder name 23/10/2009 Number of files 3 group number / total group number date or month 51 Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Video mode Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats. Insert the SD Card and start Media Player 1 Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. Press OK to proceed. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. Select “Video” 2 SD CARD Media Player select MENU ASPECT access EXIT ● You can also access Video mode directly Contents Select EXIT by using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 26) Select RETURN Photo Access OPTION Video images that could not be loaded etc. RETURN Media Player Video Title view Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 2009_9 Access EXIT RETURN Select Info Play The thumbnail of video titles on the SD Card will be displayed. The preview will start when the title is highlighted if it supports a preview. ● To turn off the preview “Video Setup” (p. 53) ● To display the information of the highlighted title Contents Select (Thumbnail - Title view) ■ Playback from Title view 1/15 Title Trip1 Trip1 Date & Time 19/02/2009 11:21 Number of scenes 8 Duration 00h15m39s Playback of the selected title will start. Select the title Start playback select file format title number / total title number red ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title. Select the title Select the scene to start playback Media Player select Trip1_1 Video Trip1_2 Title view > Trip1 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 select Trip1_7 access playback Trip1_8 TV Play Select ■ To return to TV EXIT or SD CARD The preview will start when the scene is highlighted if it supports a preview. ● To turn off the preview (Thumbnail - Scene view) “Video Setup” (p. 53) ● To display the information of the highlighted scene EXIT RETURN Info Contents Select ● To repeat playback “Video Setup” (p. 53) ■ To return to the previous screen file format 1/8 Trip1 ■ How to operate in the playback scene number / total scene number Scene Trip1_1 Date & Time 19/02/2009 11:21 Duration 00h04m12s ● To display / hide the operation guide RETURN and information banner ● To operate the playback EXIT RETURN Title Date & Time Trip1 19/02/2009 11:21 00:02.05 / 00:15.39 Operation guide (Playback) information banner ● To change aspect (only for the 4:3 video content) ASPECT 52 ● To return to thumbnail RETURN Rewind Pause / Playback Playback Fast forward Stop ● To the previous scene ● To the next scene green red Sound Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. ■ To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Display the Option menu OPTION Option Menu Multi Audio Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) ● It may take several seconds to change the sound. change Stereo (current sound status) ■ Audio output settings Display the menu Select “Sound” Select “SPDIF Selection” and set access Main Menu Sound Menu Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall SPDIF Selection Picture MENU select Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Item Sound SPDIF Selection set select Off Over 30cm Auto Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. Video Setup Choose the settings for Video mode. Display the menu Select “Video Setup” Select “Other Settings” Video Setup Menu Display Settings Other Settings Main Menu Picture MENU Select the items and set Other Settings 16:9 Overscan Video Preview Repeat Access Sound On On Off access Photo Setup set select Video Setup select ● Other items Other Settings Video Setup ● Display Settings ● 16:9 Overscan p. 28, 29 and p. 51 p. 31 p. 32 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen (Off / On) Video ● Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail screen. Set the preview Preview “Off” to resolve this. Repeat Playback repeat within the title (Off / On) Change to the Photo mode Advanced Menu ●Using Media Player Menu 1/2 Music You can switch to the Photo mode of the Media Player from the thumbnail view. While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection Select “Photo” Media Player blue Trip1 Nature2 Video Title view Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Contents Select EXIT 2009_9 Access Select Play EXIT RETURN Photo Info ● For details of the Photo mode operations “Photo mode” (p. 50) Select RETURN Access select access Video Contents Select Note ● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. 53 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. ● To connect PC p. 65 INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC 1 Select the external input 2 Select “PC” AV EXIT TO VIERA OLS IDE GU BACK/ RETURN OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Input Selection AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV access select ● Corresponding signals p. 69 ● If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV TV ■ To return to TV TV 54 ■ PC menu setting (changed as desired) ●To make settings Menu “How to Use Menu Functions” Item to (p. 27) Adjustments / Configurations (options) R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Picture Advanced R-Cutoff PC G-Cutoff Settings Adjusts the white balance for red areas Adjusts the white balance for green areas Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma Switches the gamma curve (1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6) Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default Advanced PC Settings Switches to a wide view Input Resolution ● VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) ● Options change depending on signals Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Adjusts horizontal position H-pos Setup PC Setup Adjusts vertical position V-pos Eliminates flicker and distortion Clock Phase ● Adjust after Clock adjustment Sync ●H & V Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default PC Setup settings ● Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On Green) : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On Green : by the green signal from your PC (if available) Advanced ● Other items ●Displaying PC Screen on TV B-Cutoff p. 28 - 32 Note ● For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable (p. 68). 55 Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 58) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creation of a home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 59 - 63) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together. ● This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version. ● VIERA Link features may be available even with other manufacturers’ equipment supporting HDMI CEC. Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features ■ Q-Link (SCART connection only) Features Connected equipment DVD Recorder / VCR Connection with Q-Link function Analogue channel download Easy playback DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link function SCART cable Power on link ● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link Power off link to the TV’s AV1 terminal via a SCART cable. Direct TV Recording ■ VIERA Link (HDMI connection only) Connected equipment Features DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control – DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player with VIERA Link function – HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function – ∗3 ∗3 – ∗3 ∗24 ∗ ∗2 ∗3 – – – – – ∗1 ∗1 – ∗1 – – Connection DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ● For information about using HDMI cables for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections) Connected equipment DIGA Recorder with Connection VIERA Link function 56 Features Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control HDMI cable SCART cable ∗3 ∗3 ∗24 ∗ ∗2 ∗1 – DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function ● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s AV1 terminal via a SCART cable. ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control Connection ● To use Player theatre / Blu- ray Disc theatre: Player theatre with VIERA Link function – ∗5 Speaker system ∗3 – – – Amplifier with VIERA Link function – – – ∗36 ∗ – – ∗1 – ∗36 ∗ ∗3 – – ∗1 ● To use Amplifier: – Speaker system HDMI cable Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable or SCART cable ∗8 HDMI cable HDMI cable ●Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) HDMI cable Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function – ∗5 ∗7 SCART cable HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function ∗1: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function. ∗2: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function. ∗3: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ∗4: Available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ∗5: while playingback a disc ∗6: except for watching a disc ∗7: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable, RCA cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ∗8: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment (VIERA Link Control p. 62) ● Table below displays maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. Type of the equipment Maximum number Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.) 2 Player (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, 2 Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) Audio system (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) 1 Tuner (Set top box, etc.) 3 Advanced ● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● If you use a SCART cable for audio output, connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s AV1 terminal and set “AV1 out” to “Monitor” in the Setup Menu (p. 30). ● Use any one of the optical digital audio cable, RCA cable and SCART cable for audio output from the TV. ■ 57 Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link ■ Preparations ●Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” ●Q-Link connection p. 56 ●Use fully wired SCART cable. ●Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. ●Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below) ■ Features available Analogue channel download Analogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is still broadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded. ● To download the Analogue channel settings “Q-Link Download” (p. 30) or “Auto Setup” in Analogue mode (p. 37) or “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Recording the current programme on a DVD Recorder / VCR immediately. ● Available conditions: INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION RETURN Picture source DIRECT TV REC Analogue DVB AV (watching recorder’s tuner) AV (watching recorder’s external input) AV (watching TV’s external input) Mode TV AV TV Recording from TV monitor out Recorder’s tuner TV monitor out AV Recorder’s tuner AV Recorder’s external input AV TV monitor out ● When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ● Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner. ● Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner. ■ To stop recording Unlock the tuner Tuner Locked EXIT Press EXIT to unlock. Any timer programme in progress will also be deleted. Continue Unlock Power on link and Easy playback When the DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or the direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is turned on and the input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off link When the TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or disc is not active.) ● This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function. • “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation) • “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation) Note • “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) • “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation) ● Some recorders are not compatible. Read the manual of the recorder. 58 VIERA Link “ Control™”∗ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 56 and p. 57). These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”. ● Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. ● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ● Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function. ● For information about applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to www.panasonic.co.uk ■ Preparations ●Connect the equipment that supports VIERA Link. ●VIERA